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Ploder-Rosenberg

Cara 2019

white, other, 750mL

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Essentials


Region

Austria > Steiermark

Appellation

N/A

Grapes

Bronner, Souvignier gris, Pinot blanc

65% Bronner, 25% Souvignier Gris and 10% Pinot Blanc

Soil

loam, gravel, sand

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Facts


Organic certified (Euro leaf), Unfined, Hand harvest, Native yeast, Minimal SO2, Biodynamic (Demeter certified), Skin-contact (macerated/orange)

  • ABV

    12.5 %

  • Residual Sugar

    1.6 g/L

  • Sulfite Level

    10 mg/L

  • Total Acidity

    5.4 g/L

  • Production (Bottles)

    N/A

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The vineyard


Alte Riede, Eichholz & Steinriede vineyards

Age of the wines

4-20

Altitude

N/A

Size

N/A

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The cellar


Spontaneous fermentation and malolactic take place in 2,500L wooden barrels. Each variety is fermented separately, then blended after all fermentations are done.

Vessel

Neutral oak

Elevage

Matured in 2,500L oak barrels on full lees for 12 months, then on fine lees until bottling.

Type of closure

natural organic cork

A textural, non-aromatic, white wine from Styria in south-eastern Austria. The wine is a blend of three varieties, two being lesser known hybrid grape varieties: Bronner and Souvignier Gris. Hybrid grapes are remarkable as they allow a sustainable viticulture that accomodates better to the climate change and hard conditions, without requiring heavy treatments of the plants.

The structure, texture and richness of the wine comes partly because of a short skin fermentation. The wine has body, richness and acidity, while still being a light wine low in alcohol and totally dry. It will then pair really well with rich fish dishes or even white meats, or any appetizers. Can also be a very good option for crudos.

Tasting notes David Hatzopoulos: Complex, Gastronomic, Rich

The color here is a yellow gold. The nose is full, spicy and grassy, with apple and pear fruit. The palate has zingy flavors of lemon and yellow cherry, with a semi-smoky finish. High acidity and a slight tannic structure.

A textural, non-aromatic, white wine from Styria in south-eastern Austria. The wine is a blend of three varieties, two being lesser known hybrid grape varieties: Bronner and Souvignier Gris. Hybrid grapes are remarkable as they allow a sustainable viticulture that accomodates better to the climate change and hard conditions, without requiring heavy treatments of the plants.

The structure, texture and richness of the wine comes partly because of a short skin fermentation. The wine has body, richness and acidity, while still being a light wine low in alcohol and totally dry. It will then pair really well with rich fish dishes or even white meats, or any appetizers. Can also be a very good option for crudos.

Tasting notes David Hatzopoulos: Complex, Gastronomic, Rich

The color here is a yellow gold. The nose is full, spicy and grassy, with apple and pear fruit. The palate has zingy flavors of lemon and yellow cherry, with a semi-smoky finish. High acidity and a slight tannic structure.

About Ploder-Rosenberg

Ploder-Rosenberg is a family estate , located in Vulkanland Steiermark . It spans over 11 hectares (27 acres) of vineyards . With Manuel Ploder , the winery is now in its third generation , but the real pivot happened in 2005 when the family converted to biodynamic farming and started to focus on PiWi (fungus resistant) varieties . Today , 70 to 75 percent of their vineyards are planted with PiWis , with Souvignier Gris being the primary grape . With Manuel’s takeover in 2011 , the winery took the next step in its development . He changed the style and started pursuing low intervention winemaking . He is joined by his partner , Selina Weratschnig , but is also still aided by his parents , Maria and ...

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